Reference News Network, December 13 report: The British journal "Nature" published an editorial on December 11 titled "China is leading global AI governance, and other countries should actively participate." The main content is translated as follows:
In recent years, international dialogues, white papers, and expert recommendations on the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) have not been uncommon. However, there has been a leadership vacuum in translating these achievements into global consensus to maximize their benefits and minimize the risks.
One country is working to change this situation. China has proposed establishing a global institution called the "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization" to coordinate AI regulation. Establishing such an institution is in the interest of all countries, and governments around the world should actively participate.
AI models have remarkable capabilities, which can drive scientific progress and promote economic growth. However, these models have an incomplete understanding of the world and may make unpredictable errors. AI technology can cause harm in many ways, including exacerbating inequality, fostering crime, and helping spread false information and misinformation.
So far, in the intense competition among countries to develop AI technology, these risks have not received adequate attention. American companies have developed many of the most powerful and widely used AI models, but the United States lacks national-level AI governance regulations, relying only on scattered state legislation. The US still expects companies to establish internal defenses through self-regulation.
At the same time, China has chosen a different path. From local government chatbots to factory robots that improve productivity, the Chinese government is vigorously promoting the integration of AI technology into all areas of society. However, Chinese regulatory authorities also require AI outputs to be traceable and require companies to take responsibility.
China has introduced a series of laws, regulations, and technical standards, requiring developers to submit generative AI models to regulatory authorities for safety assessments before deployment, and to add visible and non-removable watermarks in AI-generated content to prevent fraud and the spread of false information.
Understanding China's standards in the field of AI is crucial for everyone. More and more companies around the world are building service systems based on Chinese AI technology. At the same time, Chinese researchers are actively participating in multilateral efforts to help assess what global governance models are both effective and feasible, which is also significant.
At the global level, existing AI regulatory efforts have limited effectiveness due to lack of binding force or insufficient implementation. Effective AI regulation requires unique solutions.
Many discussions surrounding AI portray it as a geopolitical competition. A wiser approach would be for countries to jointly discuss AI safety guidelines and collectively plan how humanity should harness AI. China's initiative is welcome, and global researchers and relevant institutions should actively participate in it. (Translation by Yang Xuelai)
Original: toutiao.com/article/7583267459952673321/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.